Description
These blueberry cheesecake bars combine a creamy cheesecake layer with a sweet blueberry topping on a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion, they are easy to make and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan to form the crust.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Pour cheesecake batter over the crust. Smooth the top.
- In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, cornstarch, lemon juice, and water. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Drop spoonfuls of blueberry mixture over the cheesecake batter. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until center is set. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for smoother batter.
- Chill bars for at least 2 hours before serving for cleaner slices.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: blueberry cheesecake bars, easy dessert, homemade cheesecake